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Setting Up the Signal Level
In order to get a good signal, first be sure that the CV4 is connected to a mixer or recorder input that is microphone level
As explained in the previous section “Powering the CV4”, be sure that the PS4 power supply is connected properly and
turned on Most quality mixers, mic pre’s and DAW’s provide microphone inputs with a mic trim (“trim” is jargon the
control is usually called Mic Gain or Level) control The purpose of the mic trim control is to set a good signal level and
minimize any noise associated with the mic inputs electronics A good mic pre will also have a Clip or Peak LED to show
you when the input is at overload, the level which distortion begins to occur To set a good clean level, set the CV4 up
in front of the desired sound source and slowly turn up the mic trim until you see the Clip LED light up Then, turn the
trim control down until the LED does not light any more On most microphone inputs, the best setting is when the trim
control is turned up as high as possible without lighting the PEAK LED
Microphone Placement
To help maximize the quality of your recording, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your CV4, and
specifically, how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you’re miking Remember, the front side of the
microphone is the same side as the Miktek logo As you become more experienced in miking techniques, you’ll quickly
realize the microphone placement is critical to getting the sound you want For more information on typical miking,
see the Application Notes section of this manual But remember, these examples are at best an approximation of where
you should place the microphone to get the best sound While placing the mic around any instrument or sound source,
monitor the signal through a set of good quality closed-back headphones and take notice to how just a slight adjustment
can make a huge change in frequency response As you’re changing the microphone’s position, be sure to check that the
mic input is still set to a good level without clipping, as described in the previous section
Operating the CV4
